2009 Scion xB Reviews, Pricing & Specs
What owners say
"Overall, owners of the 2009 Scion xB really enjoy its roomy interior, good gas mileage, and fun driving experience. Many appreciate the car's unique design and build quality. However, some drivers have pointed out issues with noise and the need for better brakes as negatives."
Great car, very reliable and roomy. Tons of headroom, smooth.
November 13, 2024Easy to park in tight places, great turning radius, yet very spacious inside. Lots of leg room in the front and rear seats. Easy fold down seats for lots of cargo area. 8 cup holders to accommodate everybody. Great overall car.
November 1, 2013The outside appearance is deceiving, making one think that this car is small on the inside, but it's not. There is ample leg room inside, which makes it really comfortable to drive, and just enough space to do grocery shopping. It took awhile to adjust having the gauges in the center of the dash instead of directly in front, but it didn't take long for me to accept the position. On the outside, there were a few small problems with the trim coming off, something that was quickly remedied with double stick tape. And there were a few retaining screws that worked loose from the tire wells, nothing that a few turns of a screw driver took care of. Yes, to some, it does look 'boxy', but it eventually grew on me and the design's not bad. Around town and on level ground, the xB drives great, zipping in and out of traffic. We live on the higher elevation, and the car does lose some power climbing up the mountain road. But with the 5-Speed transmission, the power loss was minimal, the lowest gear I needed to down-shift to climb the hill was 4th gear, so it did good getting us home. We purchased this car because we needed something where everyone could sit comfortably (our other vehicle is a Ford Truck), while going to and from work. We were on a very, tight budget, and the xB fitted our budget nicely. Our main concern was cost, and finding this deal was one we couldn't pass over. As far as mpg goes... right now we're getting minimal 25mpg in the city, more than what the window sticker dictated (22). We've yet to estimate highway mpg (never had a chance to cruise the highway yet). If you're on a budget, and don't really care for appearance but want quality and good performance, I'd recommend the Scion xB. I grew to love this car, and you could too.
August 14, 2010What owners say
Great car, very reliable and roomy. Tons of headroom, smooth.
November 13, 2024Easy to park in tight places, great turning radius, yet very spacious inside. Lots of leg room in the front and rear seats. Easy fold down seats for lots of cargo area. 8 cup holders to accommodate everybody. Great overall car.
November 1, 2013The outside appearance is deceiving, making one think that this car is small on the inside, but it's not. There is ample leg room inside, which makes it really comfortable to drive, and just enough space to do grocery shopping. It took awhile to adjust having the gauges in the center of the dash instead of directly in front, but it didn't take long for me to accept the position. On the outside, there were a few small problems with the trim coming off, something that was quickly remedied with double stick tape. And there were a few retaining screws that worked loose from the tire wells, nothing that a few turns of a screw driver took care of. Yes, to some, it does look 'boxy', but it eventually grew on me and the design's not bad. Around town and on level ground, the xB drives great, zipping in and out of traffic. We live on the higher elevation, and the car does lose some power climbing up the mountain road. But with the 5-Speed transmission, the power loss was minimal, the lowest gear I needed to down-shift to climb the hill was 4th gear, so it did good getting us home. We purchased this car because we needed something where everyone could sit comfortably (our other vehicle is a Ford Truck), while going to and from work. We were on a very, tight budget, and the xB fitted our budget nicely. Our main concern was cost, and finding this deal was one we couldn't pass over. As far as mpg goes... right now we're getting minimal 25mpg in the city, more than what the window sticker dictated (22). We've yet to estimate highway mpg (never had a chance to cruise the highway yet). If you're on a budget, and don't really care for appearance but want quality and good performance, I'd recommend the Scion xB. I grew to love this car, and you could too.
August 14, 2010Great car! Does well all the way around. Wallet friendly on everything from oil changes to tires to gas. Good pick up for a four banger and handles nicely on the road. There's a lot more room inside than people think.
February 17, 2015interior room and features for the buck - toyota build quality - silent at 75mph - spot on cruise control. Very, very easy to park in the city...mpg is just ok, but the hp is up by 55 from the previous xB
July 14, 2009It's really roomy and comfortable. Took it on a few roadtrips and I didn't feel the burning desire to get out of the car and stretch after a few hours. Its decent on gas, fun to drive, peppy, good in the snow, lots of cargo room (70cu inches). Onboard Nav is sweet! (especially with the iPod hook up in the center console) Touch screen control of my iPod. Great car for the price!
January 26, 2009A blast to drive and the 'low-rider' appearance makes for compliments from most valet parking attendants! We have added a few modifications here and there to the interior, mainly chrome finishings and alloys. The teal green colour is just fabulous. Performance wise, it is punchy and quick to react when needed. Spacious, good on gas and exceptional build quality. Only downside for me was having to wait for weeks until it was ready and no negotiation on pricing, but hey, when you want quality, you have to pay for it, yes?
December 4, 2008Acceleration and speed is amazing.The braking is very good.Handling is the best. I have not had any problems yet. I love how the interior is set up. This has been the best car that I have ever drove.It will get up and scat way faster than my Cavalier or our 2004 Chevy Colorado.
August 20, 2008I primarily use this car to get to and from work. I am a musician. The Scion xB has more room than most SAVs and is great on gas. The only downside to the car is that if running Low Pro tires, it can get a bit noisy. Other than that...Rock On!
March 19, 2015I was surprised the xB held its value so well. But I think a think like in desperate need of brakes should be disclosed up front and not left to be discovered on a test drive.
September 8, 2021
